East Essex (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
East essex (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.389 N,2 19.383 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.439817
  • Longitude: 2.323050
Wreck Depth 20.5 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 35
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1946
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2002

Surveying Details

25.4.46 SUNK IN 532300N, 021800E, APPROX. (S.O.F.P., SIGNAL DTD 25.4.46). H5582/68 8.8.68 NOT FOUND. CONSIDERED NOT TO EXIST IN POSN QUOTED. (MYR MIDON, ROS DTD 7.12.67). HH090/520/01 10.12.91 WK EXAM'D 30.7.91 IN 532622.4N, 021931.2E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.8, FOUL AT 21.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.6 IN GEN DEPTH 25.2MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEG, IN THREE DISTINCT WIDELY SPACED SEGMENTS. ONLY THE LARGEST [A] WAS SWEPT. SECTION [B], 10MTRS LONG, HAS LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5MTRS IN 532623.7N, 021928.4E AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED. SECTION [C] CONSISTS OF BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED MATERIAL, 30 X 5MTRS, APPROX 80MTRS S OF MAIN SECTION, IN 532619.6N, 021930.9E AND DOES NOT STAND PROUD OF THE SEABED. (NP 1008, HI 520). INS AS SW 20.5MTRS IN 532622N, 021930E. - NM 3613/91.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

IN THREE DISTINCT PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 26.389 N,2 19.383 E
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FAQ

Where is the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.389 N,2 19.383 E.

How deep is the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 20.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.389 N,2 19.383 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) sink?

The EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 25, 1946.

When was the wreck of the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY)?

The EAST ESSEX (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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